He became friendly with me, he will walk towards me or nuzzle me and always look at me with such kind eyes that it was difficult to say whether he was human or not. But he also did susu / potty in front of my house and his bladder n stomach were both out of control.
Then suddenly, I was told that they were going to Europe for a few weeks, and can I take care of Lamboo for a few days before his caretaker starts staying in the house. I had never done that but looking at his eyes and his condition, I did not have a heart to say NO.
They explained everything but next few days were a revelation in dealing with a pet. I had to be patient and caring with someone who was not like any other dog who was hyper active and over loving - dogs who express selfless love n care. He would just lie in the bed and after cajoling for a few times he would accompany me to the toilet and then take a walk to the balcony. But just after a few minutes it will just go and lie down at the couch and looking at me expectantly as if I have to give him something.
So I kept talking to him and he would just listen for a while and then after some time go to sleep.
Seeing a dog with such close quarters even for little time I could feel such a strong sense of compassion that I probably have not felt for many humans. It was a mix of helplessness and also a sense of responsibility but I never felt annoyed just pure love. As if we both have a common sense of longing and loss. I know he was missing the couple as he would go near their door and wait for a while, me cajoling in the background that they are not there come here and lie down, it’s ok they have not left you - Some random conversations like 2 people talking in their own language but still having a sense of understanding.
I will never forget how he would wipe his eyes like a child, cover his eyes and go to sleep, blocking the light as I would slowly get up and close the door to a world which touched me in a way which can be felt not explained. Ya, but I tried.
Thanks Lamboo
